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It’s not easy offering a theological reflection on events such as those which unfolded in Nice last week, particularly as news is breaking whilst the script is being composed. What came to me most was the connection between hope and fear – and the hope that fear will never overcome

After a long time away, I am looking forward to resuming more regular blog posts. It’s been a time of incredible and unpredictable change across continents and countries. Brexit, a new UK government, Syria, Turkey, France – and the list just goes on. My main focus is on digital media

“Stoner” by John Williams was recommended in a review of something else I read recently so was not sure what to expect. Its basically the story of an ordinary life and novels which transform the life most of us experience into a unique narrative drama of twists and turns and

A huge amount was written in 2014 about Hollywood and the Bible. What is the fascination with a collection of ancient books in the current context of film making? But the nub of many of the arguments put forward by a variety of commentators and scholars from a wide spectrum

One of the most successful PR campaigns of the week so far has been that put forward by www.financialfraudaction.org.uk Fraud is one of the most obvious consequences of an online/digital personal finance system and the examples put forward this week by FFA UK have been staggering in their range and complexity.

Just enjoyed Tara Brabaxon’s review of Carrie James’ new volume Disconnected: Youth, New Media and the Ethics Gap which takes up some popular themes with a new twist. “When in doubt celebrate of blame the internet” writes Brabaxon of James’ new work. She is obviously not really that impressed with the

Dr Katie Edwards is one of the keynote speakers in London Does the Bible Have a Future? Academics, broadcasters and Christians gather for Symposium in East London A National Symposium which will look at how the bible has coped and will cope in the future as British culture continues to

For several weeks now the Government lobby has been mooting the possibility that NOT purchasing a TV Licence will no longer result in the ultimate sanction of a prison sentence. Newspapers like the Daily Mail have screaming headlines suggesting that this could be the end of the BBC if people

Rob Marshall Preaching in a Digital Age These notes may only make a little sense but they are what I spoke from at the above mentioned conference. WESTCOTT HOUSE PREACHING CONFERENCE PREACHING IN A DIGITAL AGE Rob Marshall July 3rd 2013 Focus on preaching – all this week.

The influence on social media in tense political situations has continued this month with a plethora of articles explaining how social media has assisted uprisings in both Brazil and Turkey. In Turkey, where the regime has had to respond with the kind of behaviour which will have set back its